Starting a business in Baton Rouge can be an exciting opportunity but it can also present a number of important decisions and considerations for the business owner and entrepreneur. Businesses may be separate legal entities from individuals and different laws govern...
Louisiana couple brings claim for construction contract dispute
A contract that has been breached, including a construction contract, can have a number of consequences. A breach of contract claim was recently filed in Louisiana by a couple, asserting a flooring company installed defective flooring in their home. In the lawsuit,...
Understanding how to protect trade secrets is important
Many individuals and business owners are familiar with the concept of intellectual property. When they think about protecting intellectual property, however, they may think first of patents. But there are different types of intellectual property that are in need of...
Long-term care facility planned for Baton Rouge
Commercial real estate transactions are exciting growth opportunities for communities and businesses, as can be seen by one recent deal. A 2.8 acre piece of land in Baton Rouge was recently purchased for $1.6 million by two companies that intend to build a memory-care...